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13 December 2022
Pioneering heat stress scale to be trialed in Western Sydney
Sydney researchers are developing a heat stress scale similar to a UV index, with an accompanying app to help the public handle the heat and avoid the risk of health problems from heatwaves.
24 November 2022
Sydney takes green award for 'living classroom' native garden
The University of Sydney has won the 'Creating Impact' award in the Green Gown Awards Australasia for Nguragaingun, Ngara, Pemulian - our Curriculum Garden and Biodiversity Management Plan.
22 November 2022
Ali Abbas announced as Australia's first Chief Circular Engineer
Professor Ali Abbas from the School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering will work with Circular Australia to accelerate action towards an Australian circular economy by 2030.
21 November 2022
Rapid R&D scaling could put Australia at forefront of net zero
The conference will focus on areas of decarbonisation, such as carbon capture and conversion, creating circular economies, how communities can end the climate wars, and how waste can be transformed into energy and materials.
09 September 2022
Sydney rated among world's most sustainable campuses
STARS has recognised the University for its Coordination and Planning achievements, alongside the innovative work produced by the Gelion Living Lab initiative.